Beaded Necklaces
1980s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Quartz, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Quartz, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary German Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Vermeil
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Druzy, Vermeil
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz
1970s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Tanzanite, Vermeil
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unique Vintage Beaded Necklaces for Sale — Diamond Beaded Necklaces, Pearl Beaded Necklaces and Other Accessories
Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, antique and vintage beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of jewelry. Indeed, the unique beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.
From the fish-bone and seashell jewelry of the prehistoric era to the breathtaking amulets and pendants of ancient Egypt to modern sapphire beads, people have been accessorizing with beaded necklaces for eternity.
Beaded necklaces — as well as other kinds of necklaces — were common in prehistoric times. Personal adornment was important, and jewelry was made for every part of the body. Beadwork is among the best known art forms attributed to Native Americans, and just as they had for saddlery and clothing, early populations would fashion beads for necklaces with stone tools or instruments made of wood. The making of colorful glass beads for beaded necklaces likely originated in Venice, Italy, during the 14th century, particularly given the growth of the decorative glass industry on the series of Venetian islands called Murano. During the Neolithic period, humans were buried with coral beaded necklaces from the Mediterranean, even as far north as the Alps.
Whether you’re seeking the pop of color you’ll get in a double-row jade beaded necklace from the Art Deco era — which encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — or perhaps a simple strand of pearls for a blouse that leaves your neck bare, remember that different necklines call for different pieces of jewelry.
When accessorizing with a beaded necklace, a long piece with a pendant will likely pair best with your favorite vintage V-neck dress or V-neck tee, while beaded chokers and collar necklaces are a stylish fit for strapless tops. Bigger beads will hit your neckline in a different way than a more minimalist necklace might, so you’ll want to keep that in mind. Choose colors you like and pick items that will go with what is in your closet. When the occasion calls for it, don’t be afraid to stack. “More is more” for some, so pairing a delicate strand with a bolder piece might be the move for you.
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